The Clark County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene of a three car accident on State Road 60 near Landfill Road on Thursday, February 3. Officers were called to the scene around 9:40 a.m. to investigate the accident. During the investigation, officers found three vehicles involved. Upon further investigation, officers determined a vehicle driver by Dwann Simpson of Salem, was traveling east in a 2003 Ford Escape on State Road 60 when he allegedly fell asleep and drove left of center and struck a vehicle driven by Travis Barton, of Borden. Barton tried to avoid the vehicle swerving left, after which his vehicle was struck by eastbound vehicle driven by Scott Campbell, of Pekin.

On yesterday’s date in the afternoon hours, Trooper Nathan Abbott with the assistance of his partner, “Kilo” the state police K-9, initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 65 Southbound at the 18 Mile Marker. The traffic stop was made for Following Too Closely. As Trooper Abbott spoke to the driver, Stanley N. Thomas, 32, from Indianaola Avenue in Indianapolis, IN, his suspicions grew that criminal activity could be occurring.

The following classes are being offered through the Adult and Continuing Education Program Greater Clark County Schools for Spring 2011. For registration or additional information please call 812-288-4821, ext. 51107.